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Samuel has long been a popular Old Testament classic, and is currently just inside the Top 25, with close to 11,000 boys named Samuel annually. Its continued use is somewhat propelled by the likability of the friendly nickname Sam, which returned to favor along with fellow former cigar-chomping movie moguls Max and Jake. Sam is now often used on its own, for girls as well as boys.

In the Old Testament, Samuel was one of the great judges and prophets of the Israelites, destined for a holy life from birth. He established the Hebrew monarchy, anointing both Saul and David as kings.

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Pop Culture References for the Name Samuel

Samuel Adams, American beer brand
Samuel "Sam" Temple, main character in MichaelGrant's Gone series
Samuel Campbell, grandfather of Sam Winchester on Supernatural
Samuel "Sam" Winchester, character on TV's Supernatural
Samuel "Sam" Whitwikey, main character in the Transformers franchise
Samuel Oak, Kanto professor in video game "Pokémon".
Samuel "Sam" Healy, character on TV series "Orange is the NewBlack"

Pop Culture References for the Name Samuel

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